All Reviews for Top Okinawa Attractions

Ishigaki Island has bus routes that cover most of the island. There are more than one bus every 30 minutes from the airport to the ferry terminal, making it convenient.

石垣島では、島の殆どにバス路線が有ります。空港から離島ターミナルまでは、30分に一本以上有るので便利です。

I'm shy and often have a hard time enjoying things, but the bus guide and the driver were friendly and made it easy to have fun! I'm glad I signed up for the tour (^^). The weather in Ishigaki Island wasn't great in January, but that day we were blessed with clear skies, and I was satisfied to be able to do some sightseeing.

人見知りで、、なかなか楽しめない事が多いですが、、バスガイドさんや運転手さんが気さくで気軽に楽しめました！
ツアー申し込んで良かったです(^^)
石垣島は１月天気があまり良くなかったのですが、その日は晴天に恵まれ観光らしい事ができ満足です。

I was able to use it quite affordably. At the pier on Fusaki Beach, I could see blue tropical fish, and on the glass-bottom boat in Kabira Bay, I could see turtles... It was really convenient to use.

結構お得に使えました。フサキビーチの桟橋では青い熱帯魚がみれたり、川平湾のグラスボートでは亀が見れたり…結構便利に使えました。

I signed up for the tour on January 4th. I think there were about 20 other guests accompanying me. The guides were all young men, and they were very kind. Even if it's your first time canoeing, it's easy, so I don't think you need to worry. If you're slow at paddling, the guide will wait for you! The view of crossing the sea to Yubu Island was more beautiful than I imagined, and the water buffalo were cute and soothing. I was able to see the large pond where the water buffalo live up close! The ice cream at Yubu Island Tea House on the island is exquisite. You can enjoy tea while looking at the beach. However, since it's a tour, there might be a line due to overlapping timings with other guests, so I recommend going to line up as soon as you arrive on the island.

年明け1/4にツアーを申し込みました。
同行するお客さんは20人くらいだったと思います。
ガイドさんは若いお兄さんばかりで、皆さん優しかったです。
カヌーは初めてでも簡単なので、不安はいらないと思います。
漕ぐのが遅くてもガイドのお兄さんが待ってくれます♪
由布島は想像以上に海を渡る景色が綺麗で、水牛は可愛くて癒されます＾＾
水牛が過ごす大きな池も間近で見れました！
島にある由布島茶屋のアイスは絶品です。
浜辺を眺めながらお茶できます。
ですがツアーだと、同じツアー客とタイミングが被って行列が予想されるので、島に到着したらまず並びに行くことをお勧めします◎

I had a wonderful trip thanks to the fun stories from the bus guide and being taken to many places that are a must-see in Okinawa! Thank you very much.

バスガイドさんの楽しいお話と沖縄といえばここ！という場所にたくさん連れて行っていただき大満足な旅行でした！
ありがとうございました。

On January 18th, there will be the Ishigaki Island Marathon. Please note that the bus schedule will also change due to the event!

1月18日は石垣島マラソン大会があります。
大会に伴い、バスのスケジュールも変わりますので、ご注意を！！

Ishigaki Island has a well-developed bus system, making it convenient for travelers. However, on January 18, there will be changes to the bus operations due to the Ishigaki Island Marathon. Please be aware!

石垣島は、バス路線が充実しており、旅行でも便利です。
しかし、1月18日は石垣島マラソンでバスの運行に変更が有ります。ご注意を！

When I showed the screen at the time of boarding, I was able to exchange it right away! It's very affordable at 2000 yen for 5 days! Just a round trip to the airport costs 1000 yen.

乗車時に画面を見せるとすぐに引換ができました！5日間で2000円なのでとてもお得です！空港を往復するだけで1000円はします。

I visited Ishigaki Island during the three-day weekend in January. I jumped on a bus departing from Ishigaki Airport at 1 PM and joined a tour, where I had a wonderful time throughout.

On that day, the wind was strong, and we couldn't enter the sea on the Blue Cave side, so we went snorkeling at a beach about a five-minute drive from Ishigaki Port.

Following the guide's instructions, I put on a wetsuit and entered the sea. At first, it felt cold, but I gradually got used to it and was able to find beautiful coral reefs and schools of small fish. Along the way, I also spotted a fish called Irabucha, which the guide mentioned is delicious to eat. They even recommended a restaurant where I could try it, and I was impressed by how friendly and approachable they were.

Thank you for the wonderful experience!

1月の3連休に石垣島を訪ねました。
石垣空港から13時発のバスに飛び乗り、ツアーに参加しましたが、終始楽しい時間を過ごせました。

当日は風が強く、青の洞窟側の海に入れないとのことで石垣港から送迎車で5分程の場所にある海岸でのシュノーケリングになりました。

ガイドさんの指示に従い、ウェットスーツを着ていざ海に入ったところ、最初は冷たく感じましたが徐々に慣れてきて、素敵な珊瑚礁や小魚の群れを見つけることができました。
途中、イラブチャーというお魚も見つけ、ガイドさん曰く美味しく食べられるとのこと。そちらがいただけるおすすめのお店も紹介してもらえたりと、とても気さくに話してくださったことも印象に残っております。

素敵な体験をありがとうございました。

I participated alone. Originally, I had a one-day plan booked, but I was informed that we couldn't go to the Blue Cave due to high waves, so I canceled the snorkeling part and only joined the morning mangrove tour.

There were a total of five participants, including families and another solo participant, with one guide. I had only done canoeing once nearly ten years ago, but I was able to paddle without any issues. The guide, Makocchan, was very friendly and shared a lot of information about the surrounding nature, and he took many photos for us, which made it a really enjoyable experience.

1人で参加しました。元々1日プランの予約でしたが、波が高い影響で青の洞窟は行けないと連絡をいただいたため、シュノーケリングのパートはキャンセルして、午前のマングローブツアーのみの参加としました。
家族連れと別のソロ参加の方を合わせて参加者合計5人に対し、ガイドさん1人でした。カヌーは10年近く前に一度やったきりでしたが、問題なく漕げました。ガイドのまこっちゃんがとても気さくで、色々周囲の自然についてお話ししてくださったり、たくさん写真を撮ってくださったりして、とても楽しかったです。

The canoe experience on the Urauchi River was wonderful, with very clear water. Our guide, Matsushita (nicknamed Macchan), informed us that the area near the river mouth is brackish water, and that the mangroves differ between the riverbanks and the sandbars. The weather was also great that day, with gentle winds, making it the perfect outing.

After lunch, we took a water buffalo cart to Yufu Island. The guide on the water buffalo cart shared that after a natural disaster made the area uninhabitable, an elderly man planted the vegetation that became the foundation of the current botanical garden. It was surprising to see so many flowers blooming in January, and I was lucky enough to capture a photo of a butterfly that came to sip nectar.

During the ride to and from Yufu Island, in addition to explanations about the water buffalo, we were treated to songs played on the sanshin, which made for some wonderful memories. Macchan took care of us during the bus rides, canoeing, and the trip to Yufu Island. I also want to thank Shogo, who guided us on the bus, and everyone who helped with the preparations, as well as the guides on the water buffalo cart. Thank you very much!

浦内川でのカヌー体験は水がとてもキレイでした。河口付近で汽水域との事だったり、
マングローブも河岸と中洲で種類が違うとガイドの松下さん（通称まっちゃん）が教えてくださったり、またこの日は天気も良く、風もさほど強くない穏やかな日で最高でした。

昼食後は水牛の観光車で由布島へ。
自然災害で人が住めなくなった後、お爺さん1人で植物を植え、今の植物園の礎を作ったと水牛車のガイドさんからお話をお聞きしました。1月と思えない程のたくさんの花々が咲いており、ちょうど蝶々が蜜を吸いにやって来たところを運良く写真に収める事ができました。
行き帰りの水牛車では、水牛の説明の他、三線で歌を披露していただいたり、とても良い思い出となりました。
バスの移動時の運転から、カヌー引率、由布島までの移動等、まっちゃんにはお世話になりました。
また、バスでガイドをしてくれたショウゴさんや、準備をしてくださった方々、水牛車ガイド方々にもお世話になりました。
ありがとうございました。

Since the person I went with was visiting Okinawa for the first time, we booked this course. We were able to visit various tourist spots in Okinawa, and at the Churaumi Aquarium, we coincidentally got to see the feeding of the whale shark, which was just starting, and we were able to see it swimming vertically. There was no traffic, and we arrived at the steak restaurant an hour early. Although the restaurant was full, they arranged for us to be taken by taxi to their main store. I had no expectations at all, but not only was the performance of cooking in front of us impressive, but the meat was tender and everything was delicious. We had other plans while in Okinawa, but it was a day filled with sightseeing. I would love to participate again.

一緒に行った方が沖縄が初めての方だったので、こちらのコースを予約しました。沖縄の観光地を回って時間も適度にとって頂き、なかでも美ら海水族館で偶然ですが、じんべいざめの餌やりが丁度に始まり縦になった姿を見れました。渋滞もなく夕飯のステーキ屋さんに一時間早く着いてしまいお店は満員でしたが、そちらのお店の本店にタクシーで送って頂きました。全く期待してなかったので、目の前で焼いて下さるパフォーマンスもさることながら、お肉が柔らかくすべて美味しく頂きました。私達は他に用事があって沖縄に来たのですが、観光を満喫した１日でした。また参加したいです。

It was great to be able to visit the tourist spots in Okinawa at just the right time! The weather deteriorated partway through, but it turned out to be a fun day. ^_^

ちょうどいい時間で沖縄の観光地を巡れたのが良かったです！
天候は途中から崩れてしまいましたが、楽しい1日になりました^_^

The instructor (Macchan) was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about animals and plants. Not only during the canoeing time but also on the bus, we had great conversations, making for a very enjoyable experience!

We took many photos together, and at the end, they sent them to us. Since it's often hard to get pictures of both of us together when there are just two participants, I was really happy to receive them!

It seems there are other experiences available as well, so I definitely want to participate again next time!

インストラクターさん（まっちゃん）の知識が豊富で、動物や植物のことについて、たくさん教えていただきました。
カヌーの時間だけでなく、バスの中でもお話していただき、とても楽しい時間を過ごすことができました！

何度も写真を撮ってもらい、最後に送っていただきました。
2人で参加すると、なかなか２人一緒の写真がないので、送ってもらえて嬉しかったです♪

他の体験もあるみたいなので、是非次回も参加させていただきたいです！

All the tourist spots were great. I was able to efficiently visit places that would normally take more than a day to see if I were to go by regular bus.

どの観光スポットも良かったです。
個人で通常のバスで行こうとすると、１日では観光できない場所に、効率よく行けました。

I paddled a canoe for the first time in a place rich in nature. The guides were all friendly and shared various stories with us, even providing detailed explanations about the mangroves! I can only describe them as truly kind.

I also became friends with the other participants, and in the afternoon at Yufu Island, we spent time together and had many conversations, experiencing the wonderful connections that travel brings.

I felt once again the importance and goodness of human connections, thanks to the kindness of the guides and all the participants. It was the best vacation! Thank you very much!

自然が豊かな場所で、初めてカヌーを漕ぎました。ガイドさん皆さんフレンドリーな方で、色々お話してくれましたしマングローブの細かい説明までして下さりました！
本当に優しいの一言に限ります。

参加者たちとも仲良くなり午後の由布島では、一緒に過ごしたくさんお話をして旅行ならではの素敵な一期一会を感じることができました。

ガイドさん参加者の皆様含め凄く優しく、人との繋がりの大切さや良さを改めて感じることができました。最高の休暇です！
ありがとうございました！

I participated in a mangrove canoe and Yubu Island water buffalo cart tour in early January.

In the morning, we had a canoe experience in the mangrove forest. The strong winds made it quite challenging to paddle at first, but once we entered the mangrove area, the wind was blocked, making it much easier to paddle. Although the weather was unfortunately cloudy, I was able to feel the beauty of nature up close and have an extraordinary experience.

For lunch, we went to an Okinawan restaurant recommended by our guide. My wife had the goya champuru set meal, and I had the Yaeyama soki soba.

In the afternoon, we participated in the Yubu Island water buffalo cart tour. The sun peeked out, and we were able to see tropical plants and animals on Yubu Island, as well as touch the water buffalo and take photos, which was a lot of fun.

We joined this tour as part of our honeymoon, and it was a truly wonderful experience that we will cherish together.

Thank you to K from the pipi staff!

1月初旬にマングローブカヌー＋由布島水牛車ツアーに参加しました。
午前中はマングローブ林でのカヌー体験でした。かなりの強風で最初は漕ぐのが大変でしたが、マングローブ林に入ると風が遮断され、漕ぎやすかったです。あいにくの曇天でしたが、大自然を身近に感じながら非日常的な経験ができました。
お昼はガイドの方に教えていただいた沖縄料理の店で妻はゴーヤチャンプル定食、私は八重山ソーキそばを食べました。
午後は由布島水牛車ツアーに参加しました。午後からは晴れ間も見え、由布島で熱帯の動植物を見たり、水牛に触れて写真を撮る体験もでき、非常に楽しめました。
新婚旅行での参加でしたが、二人で心に残る非常に素晴らしい体験ができました。
pipiスタッフのKさん、ありがとうございました。

Since it was my first solo trip to Ishigaki Island, I joined this tour to learn more about the island. They took me to all the places I wanted to visit. The guide provided detailed and careful explanations about the island, including its culture, which helped me understand it well.

I highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to get to know Ishigaki Island as a whole.

はじめて石垣島で1人旅だったので
島のことを知るためにこちらのツアーに参加。
行きたいところを全部回ってもらえました。
またガイドさんの説明が細かく丁寧に島のお話をしてくださって、文化などを含めてよくわかりました。

石垣島の全体を知りたい方にとてもおすすめです。

In the morning, I visited the Himeyuri Monument, and in the afternoon, I entered Okinawa World. I also enjoyed the shows. The walking distance might be quite a bit, but it turned out to be just the right amount of exercise.

午前中にひめゆりの塔を訪れ、その午後に入場しました。
食事は、おきなわワールド内でいただきました。
ショーも楽しめました。
歩く距離は結構あるかもしれませんが、ちょうど良い運動になりました。

It was cloudy, but it was no problem at all! The guide was cheerful and explained, "This kind of light makes the blue of the cave look deeper." The blue in the photos was also magical and moving!

曇ってたけど全然問題なし！　ガイドさんが明るくて、「こういう光の方が洞窟の青が深く見えますよ」と説明してくれた。写真に写る青も幻想的で感動した！

I used this to go to Kabira Bay. You can get your money's worth even with a round trip. This time, although I went to Kabira Bay, the glass-bottom boat was canceled, so I went to Kabira Bay again the next day with the same ticket. Since it can be used for 24 hours, I think it's a great deal.

川平湾へ行くのに使用しました。往復でもとがとれます。今回は川平湾へ行ったもののグラスボートが欠航してしまい、翌日も同じチケットで川平湾に行きました。24時間使用出来るので、大変お得だと思います。

The bus fares are surprisingly high because the island is quite large. Outside of the central area where the ferry terminal and bus terminal are located, the fares are expensive, so I recommend purchasing a free pass.

バス運賃は、意外と島が大きいので高いです。
離島ターミナルやバスターミナルがある中心街以外は高いので、フリーパスの購入をオススメ致します。

If you're going to Kawahira by bus, the free pass offers the best cost performance. There are more than 10 buses a day to Kawahira, making it very convenient. However, the fare is over 1,000 yen, so the best options are the 1,000 yen one-day ticket or the 2,000 yen five-day ticket.

川平方面にバスで行くならフリーパスがコスパ最強です。
川平方面には1日10本以上バスが有るので、便利です。
ですが、運賃は千円以上してしまうので、1000円の1日券か、2000円の5日券が最強です。

I had wanted to visit this place since before my trip, so I made a reservation in advance. I was worried because the weather was bad on the first day of the trip, but on the day of the tour, there were clear skies, and the sea was as beautiful as I had expected. From the glass-bottom boat, I was able to see the fish underwater, which is an experience that is hard to come by. The crew maneuvered the boat carefully so that everyone could see. However, the only downside was that although they provided a lot of explanations, I couldn't hear them well because I was sitting at the back where the engine noise was loud. It would have been better if they had used a speaker for the explanations.

旅行前から行きたい場所だったので事前予約していました。旅行初日から天気が悪く心配しましたが、観光当日は、晴れ間も出て、海は予想していた通りで綺麗でした。グラスボートから見る海の中は、魚の様子を見ることができ、なかなか体験できないと思います。船も細かい操舵で全員が見れるようにしてくれました。ただ残念だったのは、色々説明してくれたのですが、一番後ろだったことでエンジン音が大きく聞こえなかったことです。スピーカーを使って説明してくれると良かったのですが。

This was our first trip to Okinawa as a couple. A few years ago, we had to cancel our trip to Okinawa due to the COVID-19 situation, but this time we finally got our revenge!

On the first day of the year, we spent the whole day sightseeing (Nago Pineapple Park ⇒ Churaumi Aquarium ⇒ Kouri Ocean Tower), and on January 2nd, we visited places from our hotel to Naha Airport (Ryukyu Village ⇒ American Village ⇒ Former Naval Headquarters Bunker). For both days, we were taken care of by the same driver. Driver K was someone who consistently showed natural consideration, and I would definitely like to request him again for our next trip to Okinawa.

初めての夫婦沖縄旅行です。
数年前コロナ騒動で泣く泣くキャンセルした沖縄旅行、今回やっとリベンジ致しました！
①元旦の丸一日見学(名護パイナップルパーク⇒美ら海水族館⇒古宇利オーシャンタワー)と、②1/2宿泊ホテルから那覇空港到着までの見学(琉球村⇒アメリカンビレッジ⇒旧海軍司令部壕)で、2日間同じドライバーさんにお世話に成りました。ドライバーKさんは、終始自然な気配りの出来る方で、次回の沖縄旅行でも是非指名してまたお世話に成りたいと思います。

Since my flight was in the afternoon, I participated on the last day of my trip. This time, I didn't rent a car and stayed near the remote island terminal to go on an island tour, so I was left with some regrets about not being able to see much of the island. However, thanks to this tour, I was able to efficiently visit spots like Kabira Bay and other attractions in Ishigaki. The wind was strong, and the glass-bottom boat service was canceled, but it was the only sunny day, so I was glad to see the beautiful sea and sky before heading home. The tour guide also kindly offered to take family photos at each spot, which was great for capturing memories.

15時台の飛行機だったので旅の最終日に参加しました。今回レンタカーを借りず、離島ターミナル周辺に宿泊して離島ツアーに行ったので島内はほぼ見れず心残りでしたが、こちらのツアーに参加したおかげで川平湾など石垣のスポットを効率よく回れました。風が強くグラスボードは欠航でしたが、この日だけ唯一晴れたのできれいな海と空を帰る前に見られてよかったです。添乗員さんもスポット毎に写真撮りましょうかとお声がけいただき家族の写真も残せてよかったです。

The arrival day was cloudy and felt a bit cold. I was worried about the snorkeling reservation, but once we got out to sea, the water was warm, and since we were wearing wetsuits and shoes, it was totally fine.

They put two wetsuits on my 9-year-old child, which was great because I was worried he would get cold. Thanks to that, he didn't feel cold at all and had a lot of fun.

The guide (Makocchan) explained the swimming points and precautions clearly, and I really appreciate it. During the return transfer, he talked about recommended island cuisine, which made the whole experience enjoyable.

When we tried the recommended restaurant, it was incredibly delicious, so I’m glad I joined the tour for that reason too. I would love to participate in another tour! 😊

到着日が曇っていて少し寒く感じました。シュノーケル予約したけど、大丈夫かな？と思いましたが、沖に出ると水温暖かくウェットスーツもシューズも履いてるので全然大丈夫でした。
9歳の子供にはウェットスーツを２枚着せてくれて子供は寒くなっちゃうからとありがたかったです。
おかげで寒くなく、すごく楽しかったと。
泳ぎのポイントや注意点などわかりやすく説明してくれて、ガイドさん（まこっちゃん）に感謝です。
帰りの送迎時はおすすめの島グルメの話などしてくれて終始楽しかったです。
おすすめのお店に行ってみたらすごい美味しくて、そうゆう点でもツアーに参加して良かったです(^^)
また違うツアーにも参加したいです

Unfortunately, we couldn't go to the Blue Cave due to the waves, but we were able to dive from a nearby beach and see the beautiful underwater scenery. The day before was cloudy, but on the day of our visit, it was sunny with great visibility, which made us very satisfied.

We didn't get to see any sea turtles that day, which was disappointing, but I would like to try again next time. I was a bit nervous about my kids wearing snorkeling masks for the first time, but our guide, Makocchan, skillfully guided them, and they were able to put them on smoothly without any issues, enjoying the experience.

Although my kids are a bit timid, there were safe floats available, so they felt completely at ease and had a lot of fun. We were very satisfied with the wonderful experience. Thank you so much! 😊

残念ながら青の洞窟は波の影響で行けませんでしたが、近くのビーチから潜って綺麗な海の中を見る事が出来ました。
前の日は曇っていましたが、当日は晴れてすごく透明度が高く、満足でした。
この日はウミガメに会う事ができず、それは残念でしたがまた次の機会にチャレンジしたいと思います。
子供達が初めてのシュノーケルマスクを着用するので大丈夫かドキドキしていましたが、ガイドさんのまこっちゃんが上手に誘導してくれてスムーズに装着が出来て、一度も失敗する事なく楽しめたようです。
少し怖がりの子供達ですが、安全なフロートもあったし、全然怖くなくすごく楽しかったと大満足でした。
素敵な体験をさせていただきありがとうございました(^^)

I have participated in the tour several times. This time, I was looking for a tour that didn't have city sightseeing, and I found one that fit perfectly in terms of timing. It was great to visit places I hadn't been to yet, like the limestone caves. Since it's the end of the year, I thought there would be many families participating, but I was relieved to see a few solo travelers as well. The driver's performance on the sanshin was wonderful! I am very grateful to the guide for being so kind.

何度かツアー参加させていただいております。
今回は市内観光が無いかな？と探していたらちょうどいい時間帯のツアーを見つけました。鍾乳洞などまだ行って無いところがありよかったです。年末なので、家族参加が多いのかな？と思ってましたらお一人さま参加の方も数人いて安心しました。運転手さんの三線は素晴らしかったです！ガイドさんにはとても親切にしていただきありがとございました。

I used the tickets to visit the Churaumi Aquarium, Southeast Botanical Gardens, and Okinawa World. Not only were they a great deal, but I also didn't have to wait in line at the ticket counter, which made it convenient and saved me time.

チケットを利用し、美ら海水族館、東南植物楽園、おきなわワールドに行きました。お得なだけでなく、チケット窓口に並ばなくても良いので、楽で時間節約にもなりました。